canal — an artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈnæl/
Example Sentences
- My dentist said I need a root canal, but I'm more scared of the bill than the drill!
- The Suez Canal is like the world's most expensive highway, except it's made of water.
- Venice is famous for its beautiful canals and romantic gondola rides.
canal
NOUN[/kəˈnæl/]
an artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation
The cargo ship traveled through the canal to reach the sea.
The canal carried boats through the city. (🚢 Boat + 💧 Waterway → Canal)
The boat left the canal, passed a secret cabal's meeting place, and stopped beside a corral.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'canalis' meaning 'channel' or 'groove', which is derived from 'canna' meaning 'reed' or 'pipe', referring to the tube-like structure of reeds used to convey water.
Breakdown
canalis (Latin: channel/groove) = canal (English noun meaning artificial waterway)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dentist said I need a root canal, but I'm more scared of the bill than the drill!”
“The Suez Canal is like the world's most expensive highway, except it's made of water.”
“Venice is famous for its beautiful canals and romantic gondola rides.”
“The farmer built irrigation canals to bring water to his crops during dry seasons.”
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